SWIFT/BIC code BOFMHKHHPWM
BOFMHKHHPWM belongs to Bank of Montreal in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMHKHHPWM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMHKHH |
| Branch code | PWM |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Branch | Bank of Montreal Hong Kong Branch - Private Banking |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Bank of Montreal SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PWM Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses BIC BOFMHKHHPWM?
The code BOFMHKHHPWM belongs to Bank of Montreal Hong Kong Branch - Private Banking, a branch or department of Bank of Montreal in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BOFMHKHH instead of BOFMHKHHPWM?
BOFMHKHH is the head office of Bank of Montreal, while BOFMHKHHPWM is Bank of Montreal Hong Kong Branch - Private Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFMHKHHPWM if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use BOFMHKHHPWM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFMHKHHPWM with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of BOFMHKHHPWM mean?
BOFM is the bank code of Bank of Montreal, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and PWM identifies the branch Bank of Montreal Hong Kong Branch - Private Banking.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Montreal in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Montreal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFMHKHHPWM, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.